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Experiencing Joint, Foot, or Ankle Pain?

Learn About Your Treatment Options at Total Joint Day

If pain is making it harder to do the things you enjoy, you’re not alone. Whether your pain affects your knees, hips, shoulders, feet, or ankles, understanding your treatment options is an important first step.

Decatur County Memorial Hospital invites you to attend Total Joint Day on Saturday, September 12, a FREE X-ray screening and educational event designed to help you better understand your pain and explore available treatment options.

NEW THIS YEAR: Foot & Ankle Health Sessions

In addition to our popular orthopedic joint education, Total Joint Day is expanding to include dedicated foot and ankle health sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about common foot and ankle conditions, treatment options, and next steps from specialty providers.

What You’ll Receive

    • A free X-ray of your shoulder, hip, knee, foot, or ankle (must be completed before the educational session)
    • A free breakfast
    • An educational session focused on your area of concern
    • Information about both non-surgical and surgical treatment options
    • The opportunity to better understand your condition and available next steps

You’ll learn about common causes of joint, foot, and ankle pain, available treatments, and options that may help you return to the activities you enjoy in a supportive, informative environment.

    Choose the Educational Session That’s Right for You

    Orthopedic Joint Health Sessions

    Learn about common causes of knee, hip, and shoulder pain, arthritis, joint replacement options, and other orthopedic treatment approaches.

    Educational session led by orthopedic surgeons Dr. Douglas Federle and Dr. Eric Tannenbaum.

    To accommodate as many people as possible, the same program will be offered at two different times.

    • Dr. Douglas Federle

      Dr. Douglas Federle

    • Dr. Eric Tannenbaum

      Dr. Eric Tannenbaum

    NEW THIS YEAR: Foot & Ankle Health Sessions

    Learn about common foot and ankle conditions, treatment options, and when it may be time to seek care.

    Educational session led by foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Kalen Farr.

    To accommodate as many people as possible, the same program will be offered at two different times.

    • Kalen Farr, DPM

      Dr. Kalen Farr

    Important Information​:

    To attend Total Joint Day, you must:

    1. Register in advance
    2. Receive confirmation of your event registration and schedule your X-ray
    3. Complete your free X-ray before the event

    Space is limited, and registration is required. When registration opens, please complete the form below to request a spot in the program. We’ll review your submission and follow up with next steps, including X-ray scheduling and event confirmation.

    Request to Register

    Complete the form below to request a spot.

    Please do not download the Smartsheet app. The form can be completed directly in your browser.

    What Happens Next?

    After submitting your registration request:

    • If your preferred session is available, you will receive a confirmation call and/or email within 3–4 business days
    • If your preferred session is full, Registration will contact you regarding alternative availability
    • You are not officially registered until you receive a confirmation call or email
    • If you do not receive a confirmation within 3–4 business days, please call Registration at 812-663-1279
    • Requests submitted after hours, on weekends, or holidays will be processed on the next business day

    Please note that requests are processed in the order they are received, and response times may vary based on volume.

        If You Prefer to Leave a Message to Request an Appointment:

        Call Registration at 812-663-1279 and leave one voicemail with the following information:

          1. Your first and last name
          2. Your phone number
          3. Which educational session you are interested in attending (Orthopedic Joint Health or Foot & Ankle Health)

        You are not officially registered until you receive a confirmation call. During that call, we will:

          • Schedule your free X-ray

          • Provide additional event details

          • As with the online form, voicemails submitted after hours, on weekends, or holidays will be processed on the next business day

          • Please note that requests are processed in the order they are received, and response times may vary based on volume
          Total Joint Day - Dr. Tannenbaum, Dr. Federle, Dr. Farr